Economy & Jobs — Jefferson, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $41,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$46,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,413 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 990 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Retail | 18.5% |
| Arts Food | 12.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Gas Stations | 7 |
| Fast Food | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 3 |
| Commercial Banks | 3 |
| Physician Offices | 3 |
| Home Health | 3 |
| Bed And Breakfasts | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
